Argentina begins their 2026 World Cup qualification against Ecuador at home with the world champions looking to start their campaign on a positive note. They are in good form ever since beating France in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, winning their friendlies with relative ease. Although this is the first real test in a while for them considering they were facing lower ranked teams in meaningless exhibition games. Opponents Ecuador were part of the main event in the last World Cup, qualifying with ease but they were knocked out in the group stage. They have faced Argentina in 38 games, winning 4 and losing 22 times while 11 games ended in a draw. Argentina versus Ecuador starts at 5:30 AM IST. Lionel Messi Joins Argentina’s Squad, Starts Training With Teammates Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (Watch Video).

Lionel Messi has been in brilliant goal scoring form for club Inter Miami and he will be the main man in the attacking third. He will be flanked by Nicolas Gonzlez and Angel di Maria on the wings. Enzo Fernandez has played well for Chelsea in the opening games of the season without impacting the results much. He alongside Rodrigo de Paul will like to control the game’s tempo and bring Alexis Mac Allister into play.

Gonzalo Plata, Leonardo Campana and Alan Franco make up the front three for the visitors. Moises Ramirez in goal should expect a busy day at work. Moises Caicedo will be happy with the international break considering how he has struggled at new club Chelsea. Pervis Estupinan will shoulder the attacking responsibility but Argentina may not accord him much space which is a cause of concern.

When Is Argentina vs Ecuador CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Match? Know Date, Time and Venue

Argentina will start their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers by hosting Ecuador on September 8, 2023. The match has a scheduled start time of 5:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).  The match will be played at the Mâs Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina. ‘We Are Not Friends But We Respect Each Other’ Cristiano Ronaldo States That Rivalry With Lionel Messi is Over, Says ‘We Have Changed the History of Football’.

Which TV Channels in India Will Telecast Argentina vs Ecuador CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Match?

Unfortunately, the broadcasting rights of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers is not with any channel in India. So, the Argentina vs Ecuador match live telecast will not be available on television.

How to Get Live Streaming of Argentina vs Ecuador, CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Match?

Although the live telecast of the Argentina vs Ecuador match will not be available on television, fans can get access to the live streaming f the Argentina vs Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier on DAZN app in India with a subscription. Fans can also follow the live updates of the match on social media handles of the respective teams.  Lionel Messi could well turn out to be the difference between the two teams. Considering the difference in quality between the two squads, the world champions should secure all three points from this game.

 

 

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